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Results for: Pococo Discount Code "AVA505" – Get 50% Discount

  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 4, 2015
Katty Kay talks Netanyahu speech, women in journalism in Sarasota visit

BBC World News America anchor Katty Kay and author and activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali spoke in Sarasota Wednesday during the latest installment of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2020
Lido Beach reopening sparks hope for St. Armands recovery

The city is working with stores and merchants on the Circle to move more business activity outdoors.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2016
Mote to release snook into Phillippi Creek

The release is part of Mote’s partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and a Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Initiative at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 17, 2015
TWIS Tour Guide: 2015 St. Patrick's Day parties

TWIS Tour Guide: 2015 St. Patrick's Day parties

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 6, 2024
Pre-storm sandbag operations continue monthly through September

On Aug. 1 and Sept. 3, Longboat Key households can collect up to 10 sandbags through the town's pre-storm sandbag operations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 4, 2019
Commission OKs final changes to Village parking rules

Residents and town have been discussing street parking, speed limits for months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 9, 2020
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit creates guide to connect people in need with services

Lakewood Ranch nonprofit provides free community resource guide to local organizations

  • East County
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 12, 2026
University Park's Art in the Park to showcase 50 local artists

The annual event enters its 26th year and gives professional and amateur artists a chance to showcase their work.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mar Vista Easter Egg Hunt

More than 50 children participated in the 25th Easter Egg Hunt at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant Saturday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Cone creation

Cindy Walsh makes waffle cones Monday, Oct. 1 at Big Olaf on Siesta Key. Walsh estimates that she makes around 50 waffle cones a day.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Cops Corner

Police pulled over a man driving a four-door, silver Jeep. The man was driving in and out of his lane, and police issued him a ticket for driving with a suspended driver's license.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2012
Full Story: Rajewski raises $800 in December for race

The Bayou at Bay Isles resident got an early fundraising start in his quest for the District 3 commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 24, 2018
County may transport evacuees to shelters

A lack of evacuation centers in South Sarasota County presented a problem during Irma, but a new center is out of the question for the next hurricane season.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • September 21, 2017
Planning department gets boost in city budget

Despite criticism from some commissioners, the city will add staff to its burgeoning planning department in 2017-18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 12, 2017
82-year-old wants a solution to her condo-door problem

A resident of The Promenade on Longboat Key is petitioning her condo board for a lower door handle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: Taco Shell sails into the Waterside Place market

The fast-food restaurant, modeled after another entry, will float the idea of convenience at the Lakewood Ranch hub.

  • April Fools
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 21, 2023
Longboat couple encourages safety online and in-person

Mike and Lynn Madden are co-founders of Center for Aging Resources and Enrichment, a New York-based program focused on the well-being of retirees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 6, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for tournament play

This week, Tara Golf & Country Club PGA Golf Professional Melissa Williams shares tips for preparing for tournament play.

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